Randy Kent Lipely, age 58 of Alliance, passed away at 9:58 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2017 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center in Canton.
Randy was born February 20, 1959 in Alliance, Ohio to H. Bruce and Mary Ellen (Clarke) Lipely.
A 1977 graduate of Marlington High School, Randy worked as a groundskeeper at the University of Mount Union for more than 25 years.
He attended First Presbyterian Church.
Randy enjoyed motorsports and being outdoors, including hiking, hunting, and camping. He was a hopelessly devoted Browns fan and a fantasy football champion.
Randy will be loved and missed by his family, including his wife, Laurie (Packey) Lipely, who he married August 6, 1983; children, Becca (Shawn) O'Neill of Alliance, and Brenden Bruce (Allie Boschini) Lipely, currently attending the University of Mount Union; mother, Mary Ellen Lipely; siblings, Sherry Shonk, Gary (Kim) Lipely, Larry (Jeanne) Lipely, all of Biloxi, Mississippi, and Debby Lipely, of McKinney, Texas; granddaughters, Shaelyn, Ellie and Kylie O'Neill; and nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Per Randy's request, a private family celebration of life service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to JDRF, in Randy's name to www.jdrf.org or JDRF, 6100 Rockside Woods, Suite 445 Independence OH, 44131, or Aultman Hospice, 2600 6th St. SW Canton, OH 44710.
Arrangements are by Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home, 75 S. Union Ave., Alliance, Ohio 44601.